Back-to-back Miss Tourism International titles for the Philippines

The 17th edition of the Miss Tourism International 2013, was held on December 31, 2013 at the in Putrajaya Marriott Hotel, IOI Resort City, Sepang Utara, Malaysia. Angeli was crowned by fellow Mutya and reigning Miss Tourism 12/13 Rizzini Alexis Gomez.

WINNER - Philippines - Angeli Dione Gomez (Miss Tourism International 2013)
1st Runner up - Thailand - Sunidporn Srisuwan (Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International 2013)
2nd Runner up - Australia - Sarah Czarnuch (Miss Tourism Metropolitan 2013)
3rd Runner up - Dominican Republic - Michelle Alexis Torres (Miss Tourism Global 2013)
4th Runner up - Malaysia - Thaarah Ganesan (Miss Tourism Cosmopolitan)

Congratulations Angeli, Ms. Jacqueline Tan of Mutya ng Pilipinas and the rest of the organization.
Back-to-back Tourism titles for the Philippines, great way to end the year!

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2013 Metro Manila Film Festival Results

The winners of the 2013 Metro Manila Film Festival had been revealed with 10,000 Hours winning a number of awards. Check out complete results here:

• Animation Jury Prize: Ang Lalong Ni Kulakog
• New Wave Short Film Best Picture: Ang Paglisan
• New Wave Student Short Film Special Jury Prize: #NoFilter, Mapua Institute of Technology
• Best New Wave Film: Dukit by Armando Lao
• Best New Wave Film Director: Armando Lao for Dukit
• New Wave Best Actress: Agot Isidro
• New Wave Best Actors: Wilfredo Layug, Bor Ocampo, Bambalito Lacap for "Dukit"
• New Wave Special Jury Prize: Mga Anino ng Kahapon
• New Wave Best Picture: Dukit
• New Wave Most Gender-Sensitive Film: Island Dreams Directed by Aloy Adlawan and Gino Santos
• Best Float Award: Boy Golden
• Youth Choice Award: Pagpag
• Best Child Performer: Ryzza Mae Dizon, My Little Bossings
• Best Festival Sound Recording: 10,000 Hours
• Best Musical Score: 10,000 Hours
• Best Visual Effects: 10,000 Hours
• Best Production Design: 10,000 Hours
• Best Make-up: Pagpag Siyam na Buhay
• Best Original Theme Song: My Little Bossings
• Best Editor: Maria Ignacio, 10,000 Hours
• Best Cinematography: 10,000 Hours
• FPJ Memorial Award for Excellence winner: 10,000 Hours
• Special Recognition Award: Ronnie Ricketts, Optical Media Board chairperson
• Most Gender-Sensitive Film: Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy directed by Wenn Deramas
• Male Star of the Night: Daniel Padilla
• Female Star of the Night: Eugene Domingo
• Best Original Story: 10,000 Hours
• Best Screenplay: 10,000 Hours
• Best Director: Joyce Bernal (10,000 Hours)
• Best Supporting Actor: Pen Medina, 10,000 Hours
• Best Supporting Actress: Aiza Seguerra, My Little Bossings
• Gat Puno Antonio Villegas Cultural Award: 10,000 Hours
• 3rd Best Picture: My Little Bossings
• 2nd Best Picture: Girl, Boy, Bakla. Tomboy
• 1st Best Picture: 10,000 Hours
• Best Actor: Robin Padilla, 10,000 Hours 
• Best Actress: Maricel Soriano, Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy

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Pia Wurtzbach: Will she do a Janine Tugonon this year?

 

While Kagandahang Flores may have Parul Shah and Hannah Ruth Sison as this year's flag bearers, it is no secret that A&Q is also in thick of preparations for 2014, with the hopes of keeping the Miss Universe Philippines crown in their camp and most probably it will be Pia Wurtzbach leading the way for A&Q's entrants.

It is no secret how Pia wants to enter the succeeding Bb. Pilipinas editions, while being the 1st Runner Up to ladies like Ara Arida, Bea Rose Santiago, Cindy Miranda and Mutya Datul can be considered an achievement, there is no doubt that this girl wants more than just being around during send-offs and participating in trainings, with SMA's green light, Pia will seem to have the upper hand with this year's contenders and as she says, it's going to be 51 Beautiful Years.

Deadline for applications for Bb. Pilipinas 2014 is set on Monday, December 30, 2013 while the Coronation Night will be on March 30, 2014.

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Miss Universe 3rd Runner Up Ariella Arida sizzles as Metro's cover girl

 

Miss Universe 3rd Runner Up Ariella Arida headlines Metro Magazine's 25th Anniversary Body Issue. The 24 year old Beauty Queen graced the cover of the magazine in Hermes swimwear meant to sizzle your holidays and keep you started this 2014.

 

The Body Issue also features Brent Javier, Carlos Agassi, Rufa Mae Quinto, Rodjun Cruz and other artists with Metro Magazine considering this issue as the sexiest issue they've ever done.

Available in news stands at P 150 by ABS-CBN Publishing

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Binibini Gold: The Batch that Lived to its Name

 

Miss Universe 3rd Runner Up Ariella Arida, Miss International 2013 Bea Rose Santiago and Miss Supranational 2013 Mutya Datul (Photo: OPMB Worldwide)

This year has been incredible for Binibining Pilipinas, the Gold Batch lead by Ariella Arida, Bea Rose Santiago, Cindy Miranda and Mutya Johanna Datul surely left up to its name making their "mother", Madam Stella Marquez Araneta extremely proud. Ara continued the streak at the Miss Universe, making it a 4 peat, Bea won the 5th Miss International crown for the Philippines, Cindy Miranda's inclusion in the Top 10 of Miss Tourism Queen International is something to be proud of while of course, the first Asian to win Miss Supranational, Mutya made this year a fruitful golden year for BPCI.

Things will surely heat up for Bb. Pilipinas 2014 with all the things that happened this year. Will Pia Wurtzbach file for another try? Will Parul Shah and Hannah Ruth Sison give Binibini another go? Will their be fresh faces to win the crown? Filing of application is set until December 30, get ready for the 51st year of Binibining Pilipinas.

This post is not related to Binibining Pilipinas and its entities.

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UPCAT Results for 2014-2015 now out

 

UPCAT Results for AY 2014-2015 had already been released and you can access them with the following links:

http://upcat.up.edu.ph

Mirror Sites:

http://upcat.pregi.net/

http://upcat.stickbread.net

The main site is too slow at the moment we suggest you use the mirror sites. Congratulations to all those who made it to UP's campuses.

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Sony to start selling PS4 by January 14

 

Sony Philippines has announced that PlayStation 4 will be officially available in the Philippines on January 14, 2014 and they are now accepting reservations.

The PS4 Console goes on the retail price of PHP 24,999.

 

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The Search for the Next Bb. Pilipinas Queens is on!

 

No crowning yet of Miss International 2013 where PH is bannered by Bea Rose Santiago but here is it, The Search is On for the next Bb. Pilipinas Queens for 2014 for this year, 4 crowns are up for grabs: Miss Universe Philippines, Bb. Pilipinas International, Bb. Pilipinas Tourism and Bb. Pilipinas Supranational.

They will start accepting applications from December 16 to December 30 which is their set deadline for applications.

Reigning queens are Ariella Arida (Miss Universe 3rd Runner Up), Bea Rose Santiago (Bb. Pilipinas International), Joanna Cindy Miranda (Miss Tourism Queen International Semifinalist) and Mutya Johanna Datul (Miss Supranational 2013)

 

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Chino Roque: First Pinoy to go to space

Chino Roque will be the first Filipino astronaut to fly into space.

The 22-year-old psychology graduate from De La Salle University in Manila bested 28,000 auditionees from all over the Philippines and will join 21 others from 60 countries for a travel to space via XCOR Aerospace Lynx Aircraft in 2014.

Roque, also a crossfit coach, was actually a replacement for Air Force pilot Lt. Mario Mendoza Jr., who withdrew from the competition, citing conflicts in schedule. After a series of interviews, he found himself back in the game with two other Pinoy candidates Evan Ray Datuin and Ramil Santos.

Roque, Datuin, and Santos underwent intensive astronaut training at the AXE Apollo Space Academy (AASA) Space Camp in Orlando, Florida. The training included physical tests like zero gravity (parabolic flights to experience total weightlessness), air combat (aerobatic maneuvers on the cockpit of a fighter jet), and G-force (interactive blast off experience).

In an interview, Roque said he feels sad for his friends Evan and Ramil but respects them for their efforts.

Asked about his edge among other finalists, he said it lies in his "never-give-up type of attitude."

[Photos from AXE Philippines, Text from Reynner Adonay of Reyn's Room] 

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Miss International 2013 Favorites: Bea of PH and Elian of Venezuela

 

On Photo: Our very own Bea Rose Santiago with Miss International Venezuela Elian Herrera. two of the favorites to place or win the forthcoming Miss International 2013 competition in Tokyo, Japan.

 

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Miss Earth 2013 Results

 

Tereza Fajksova (Czech Republic) relinquishes her crown on Saturday, December 7.

You can watch the live streaming of the 13th Edition of Miss Earth 2013 on Rappler.com, This post is in no way affiliated with Rappler and does not sponsor any events related to Miss Earth.
 

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Bea Rose Santiago's Road to Miss International 2013

 

The last Binibini Gold winner but definitely not the least and the jewel of Kagandahang Flores will have her send-off today, December 4 which embarks her road to targeting the Miss International 2013 crown.

Photos will be placed as soon as we get a hand on them.

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Fast and Furious 7 postponed due to Paul Walker's death

Following the death of one of its stars, Paul Walker, the "Fast & Furious 7" team decided to halt the production for at least a few days, contrary to some rumors the sequel will be cancelled.

The 40-year-old Walker, who plays Brian O'Connor in the film series, died in a car accident over the weekend.

It is believed majority of Walker's scenes has been shot for the film, which is scheduled for a July 2014 release.

Director James Wan on Twitter said he was "beyond heartbroken" and was unable to "process anything" following the star's death.

The news of the sequel's postponement was revealed by The Hollywood Reporter, and indicated that the screenplay may need to be partially rewritten following the unexpected turn of events.

Aside from "Fast & Furious 7," Walker also appears in upcoming films "Hours" to be released in December and "Brick Mansions," a remake of the French film "Banlieue 13" to be released some time next year. Both films are in post-production at the time of his death.

Walker was on hand to host a charity event for the typhoon victims in the Philippines in Santa Clarita in California shortly before dying in a single car crash and explosion on Saturday, November 30. The car was driven by his friend and former racing driver Roger Rodas, who was also killed instantly.

[Photo: Keep It Trill]
 

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